The Life and Times of Xaviera Hollander (also known as The Life and Times of the Happy Hooker, Inside Xaviera Hollander) is a 1974 American pornographic comedy film produced and directed by Larry G. Spangler. Based on the memoir The Happy Hooker by Xaviera Hollander, the film stars Samantha McLaren as Hollander, a Dutch immigrant who became a well-known call girl and eventual madam.
Independently produced, it was very successful financially, earning over three times its budget.
Plot The film follows the sexual exploits of a Dutch prostitute in her climb from schoolgirl to madam.
Cast Xaviera Hollander (introduction only) Samantha McLaren Karen Stacy Franklin Anthony John Holmes Keith Erickson Rick Cassidy Rick Lutze (as Rick Lutz) Betty Hunt Paula Stone Sylvia Reasoner
Music "Love is What I Am" - Becky Bauch and The Boondock Sisters "Mickey Mouse March" (background)
Reception The film's reception was poor.
Lawsuit In 1975, Larry G. Spangler was sued by Walt Disney Productions for the film's use of the "Mickey Mouse March".389 F.Supp. 1397 (1975) Judgement went against the producers, as the march was used excessively, negating their claim of parody and fair use. It was cited in Walt Disney Productions v. Air Pirates.
References
External links
The Life and Times of Xaviera Hollander at IAFD The Life and Times of Xaviera Hollander at allmovies
Xaviera Hollander's Award Winning Documentary: THE HAPPY HOOKER, PORTRAIT OF A SEXUAL REVOLUTIONARY "Xaviera Hollander: Is the Happy Hooker still happy after all these years?"